Tomlin Updates the Media on the Injuries

Head coach Mike Tomlin met with the media today, and the first part of his talk was about the teams injuries as they get set for Super Bowl XLIII a week from Sunday. Here is a quick update from the mouth of the coach:

Hines Ward:

“Hines Ward has a right knee sprain. We are going to do everything in our power to make sure that he has the medical attention that he needs. In his mind he is playing. So chances are he is. It is not going to be comfortable between now and game day in terms of making that happen but it’s not about comfort, particularly for Hines. I saw him this morning. He was down there aggressively getting after his rehabilitation and putting himself in the position to help the football team. We are definitely not going to cut him out. We are going to save a seat on the bus for 86.”

Mewelde Moore:

“Mewlde Moore has a right ankle sprain. He should be, of course, fine to play in the game. His participation is going to be limited here at the top of the week.”

Darnell Stapleton

“Darnell Stapleton has an ankle sprain. Same situation, he will somewhat limited here maybe at the top part of the week, maybe not. We will take a look at where he is in the morning.”

Patrick Bailey:

“Patrick Bailey has a hamstring sprain. Same status as the other two.”

Justin Hartwig:

“Justin Hartwig is no worse for the ware and I think at this point our mentality is to get him as healthy as we can prior to the game. So I may do as I did last week, limit him at the early part of the week, so we can get him physically in the best shape we can get him in as we push off and get ready to go down to Tampa.”

Max Starks:

“Max Starks has a knee sprain. He may be limited like Mewelde and Darnell in the early part of the week.”